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2nd set of my Team’s awesome masculine swap cards


Yesterday I shared 4 of my Flowerbug's Team manly card ideas for our July card swap.  Today I have three more.  I'm so proud of them; it's obvious they really did their best to make incredible swaps.  

Today's first card was made by Candy. She used the Wildlife Wonder stamp set & Grassy Grove bundle seen here.   

Her colors include Soft Suede & Mossy Meadow.  Here are some tips on how she achieved this amazing card:

  1. Die-cut the tree & grass silhouette from White CS using the Grove dies. Trim to 5" X 3 3/4". 
  2. Stamp the bear on the background White layer (51/4" X 4")
  3. Stamp the grass image on the bottom of the die-cut.  
  4. Use the trio of trees image to stamp all over the 'foiliage' area of the die-cut using Mossy Meadow ink, stamping 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation of ink.  
  5. Use a blending brush to add more green as needed. 
  6. Sponge color to the edges of all layers. 
  7. Distress the edges with the side of your scissors. 
  8. Use a Soft Suede Blends marker to color the trunks.  
  9. Adhere the die-cut over the bear image. Add to the card base. 
  10. Stamp & add the greeting layer. 

Amazing, right?!!  So proud of you Candy!  

 

Next is another incredibly detailed card made by Roxann.  She used the Beauty of Friendship stamp set seen here. 

I love her corner details but the layer of vellum that softens her stamped trees background is amazing!  It gives an ethereal or foggy feel to the scene.  She used Mossy Meadow with Early Espresso ink & card stock.  

I love the triple tag detail on her greeting.  I believe that is from the Mini Pocket Envelope dies.  Such a unique & special card. 

 

Lastly for today is a pretty scenic card made by Deloris.  She used the Grassy Grove  bundle seen here.

Her colors include Old Olive, Soft Suede, White and a bit of blue for her sky.  I believe she used Blending Brushes for that soft background.  

Here's what's included in the Grassy Grove bundle.  

There are a lot of die-cuts here; in fact everything on the front is a die-cut!  The ground, trees & deer are all from the Grove dies.  The greeting is from Peaceful Moments and that die is from the All That dies.  

All are incredible cards for the men in our lives and I couldn't be prouder of them!  

Stay tuned for more masculine card ideas tomorrow and all this week!  

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  • Life is Beautiful stamp set, cards tutorial &/or pre-cut cards kit! Reserve yours now!


    The new Holiday catalog goes live tomorrow; August 4th!

    I'm super excited that in as of tomorrow my Life is Beautiful stamp set is available to order!  It's the set I helped design as a perk for achieving a Million Dollars in career sales with Stampin' Up!  It's item #154871 and it's just $17. 

    I've created many cards with this pretty, all seasons set. It's been a blast to work with. I've picked out 8 cards to include in a kit to go option and/or a tutorial. (details below)

    There are 3 options for you but the best deal is the pre-cut cards kit along with the stamp set and a share of Linen thread. The pdf tutorial for the 8 cards will also include extra card ideas too!  

    Here's a peek at them: 

    The full kit includes the following and costs $28 plus shipping:

    • the Life is Beautiful photopolymer stamp set
    • an 8 cards pre-cut kit including punched & die-cut pieces
    • a share of Linen thread
    • the pdf tutorial for the 8 cards shown plus more!

    You will need the following to complete your cards:

    • White embossing powder, heat tool, sponges, rhinestones, Dimensionals, adhesive, 
    • Assorted inks (you can easily substitute similar colors) – Rich Razzleberry, Bermuda Bay, Old Olive, Pumpkin Pie, Early Espresso, Magenta Madness, Balmy Blue, Pacific Point, Daffodil Delight, Gorgeous Grape, Calypso Coral, Versmark, Just Jade, Real Red, Black 

    ** There is a glitch in the system on shipping these kit today; I hope to have it fixed soon. Try again in a few days!

    There are three options for you.  Click on each one to see them in my Shop:

    The card kits and stamp sets will be mailed out at the end of August. 

    This kit is an additional kit from my monthly subscription kit I offer.  The other August cards kit will feature the Playful Patterns designer paper. The cards are adorable; bright and fun and great for many occasions. Details later this week!  

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    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 12 cards!

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  • Playful Patterns; Cue the confetti!


    I was playing around with the Playful Patterns designer paper and came up with this fun, colorful card. 

    Measurements:

    • Calypso Coral 5 1/2" X 8 1/2"
    • Playful Patterns DSP 3" square & 2" X 3"
    • Night of Navy 3 1/8" square & 2 1/8" X 3 1/8"
    • White scrap for Stitched Shape oval die-cut 

    Check out this colorful, patterned paper here.  I am featuring it in one of my August card kits to go.  I think it's perfect for summertime, birthdays, kids or any happy events. 

    I used lots of products in the Playing with Patterns suite on pages 100-102.  click on the highlighted words to see them in my store.

    Pattern Play stamp set, Playing with Patterns Resin Dots and Playing with Patterns Ribbon combo pack.  Many of these products will be included in my August kit to go.  I'll share the cards and details next week. 

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    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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  • Pampered Pets Easy Fun Fold card


    This cute card starts out as a standard A2 card – 5 1/2" X 8 1/2".  Adding just one extra score line creates this interactive, unique card! 


    I used the Pampered Pets stamp set and the Playful Pets designer paper.  I colored the critters in with Blends markers and added a Playful Pets trinket with the Playful Pets trim and a glue dot. Sooo cute!

    The scalloped White layer is from the Stitched So Sweetly dies and the Real Red greeting is 1" X 4" and punched with the Lovely Labels PIck a Punch on both ends.  Note the two different ends shown above. 

    The Happy Birthday greeting inside the left card is from the Best Year stamp set. 

    Watch the video below to get my tips on assembly and coloring.  Measurements are listed below. 

    Measurements:

    • Real Red 5 1/2" X 8 1/2" scored at 1 1/2" and 4 1/4", greeting strip 1" X 3 3/4"
      White inside 5 1/4" X 4", front die-cut 3 5/8" X 2 1/2"
      Black 3 3/4" X 2 5/8"
      Designer paper 1 1/4" X 5 1/4"

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    For every $50 you spend in July you'll receive a $5 coupon to redeem in August!  

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    Get a free 2020 card stock sampler with online orders over $60. 

    If you have trouble telling which color is which, this is what you need! 

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     Get my Tasteful Touches pdf tutorial free with any online order in July


    It includes directions, photos and measurements for 10 cards!

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